Do your spidey senses go on high alert when you see an aphid, or hear someone mention aphids? We are here to reassure you that there is no need to panic over aphids in your native plant landscape. Aphids are sucking insects. They can cover the leaves of a plant alarmingly and are indeed a … [Read more...]
Pollinator Plants: The Mountain Mints
Mountain Mints - A Must Have Mountain mints -- the genus Pycnanthemum -- are some of the absolute best plants for attracting and supporting pollinators. A patch of mountain mint literally "buzzes" all day long with active pollinators -- a spectacular variety of butterflies, bees, wasps, moths, … [Read more...]
The Ecological Value of Native Shrubs in Your Garden
It takes all kinds of plants to create a thriving habitat for wildlife, while each kind fulfills different ecological functions. Among them, shrubs are one kind of plant with important ecological functions for wildlife. Shrubs are woody plants, generally multi-trunked and under 20 feet tall. … [Read more...]
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